India - Hooray for Bollywood! "Naya Daur"

Exhibit, Movie & dinner - See exhibit 4- 5:30, movie 6, and dinner at Shiva's...all or any part

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Making a selection from the irrepressible and prolific film genre Bollywood is quite a challenge. This brief series honors the late B. R. Chopra, a leading figure in Indian cinema, with a restored version of his 1957 classic Naya Daur. Also featured are three recent releases with appealing storylines presented through a full complement of Bollywood accoutrements: gorgeous stars, extravagant musical numbers, passionate romance, melodrama, and fast-paced action.

Plan your visit to also experience the lavish new Arts of India gallery, opening May 16 at the MFAH in the Caroline Wiess Law Building.

This best-known film by much-revered B. R. Chopra (who died at age 94 in November 2008) reflects the director´s commitment to exploring social issues through the themes and style of Bollywood filmmaking. Naya Daur tells the story of Shankar (Dilip Kumar), a tangewala (horse-cart driver), and Krishna, a woodcutter, best friends in a small town dependent on the local mill. When the mill owner´s son Kundan (Jeevan) decides to modernize operations, the community´s livelihood is threatened and opinions are divided among the villagers. Meanwhile, the friends become embroiled in a love triangle, as they vie for the attention of the feisty and beautiful Rajani (Vjayanthimala). Greater complications follow, with the action culminating in an exciting race between Shankar´s horse-powered tanga and a bus, uniting the villagers in cheering the competitors to the finish line! This digitally remastered version enhances the original with vibrant color and a Dolby soundtrack that showcases its legendary songs, several of which were performed by Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle.

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